fondue

noun

fon·​due fän-ˈdü 

-ˈdyü, 

ˈfän-ˌd(y)ü

variants or less commonly fondu

1

: a dish similar to a soufflé usually made with cheese and bread crumbs

2

a(1)

: a preparation of melted cheese (such as Swiss cheese and Gruyère) usually flavored with white wine and kirsch

(2)

: a dish that consists of small pieces of food (such as meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into a hot liquid

beef fondue

chocolate fondue

b

: a chafing dish in which fondue is made

Examples of fondue in a Sentence

dip fruit in melted chocolate to have a chocolate fondue

Recent Examples on the Web

Cut a few loaves of French bread or baguette into cubes and put them on the fondue trays as well. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

Feringhee Modern Indian — Dal Makhani fondue, chicken saag Wala. —Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026

For a special treat, elevate your fondue with sparkling wine or truffles. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026

Cheese and chocolate fondue and an entree are included in the Melting Pot’s $45 menu. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, noun derivative from feminine of fondu, past participle of fondre "to melt," going back to Old French — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fondue

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

fondue

noun

fon·​due fän-ˈd(y)ü 

: a preparation of melted cheese and flavorings